Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 81 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Rockets 116-81. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.